Moscow could send nuclear weapons to Cuba and Venezuela – NaturalNews.com
- A senior Russian lawmaker, Alexei Zhuravlyov, warned that Moscow might deploy nuclear-capable missiles in Cuba and Venezuela, deliberately escalating tensions with the United States and evoking Cold War-era brinkmanship.
- Putin offered to test advanced nuclear weapons (the Poseidon underwater drone and the Burevestnik cruise missile), prompting Trump to order the United States to resume nuclear testing “on an equal footing” with Russia, signaling a renewed arms race.
- Putin proposed a dubious “ceasefire” near Pokrovsk and Kubyansk, falsely claiming to encircle Ukraine – a propaganda ploy to portray Ukraine as unwilling to negotiate. Meanwhile, Russian forces are advancing while violating international law (for example, disguising troops as civilians).
- US intelligence confirms that Putin stresses achieving complete victory in Ukraine, and rejects concessions. Kremlin officials are amplifying Soviet-style nationalist rhetoric, equating dissent with treason and hinting at further mobilization.
- While analysts dismiss Russian nuclear threats as performance threats (given NATO’s nuclear triad), Putin’s brinkmanship aims to break Western unity on Ukraine. The divide between Biden and Trump over dealing with Russia highlights the high-stakes geopolitical standoff.
A top Russian lawmaker has escalated Cold War-era tensions by threatening to deploy nuclear-capable missiles in Cuba and Venezuela, posing a direct challenge to the United States amid deteriorating relations.
Alexei Zhuravlyov, deputy chairman of the Defense Committee of the Russian State Duma, announced on Wednesday, October 29, that Moscow could deploy missile systems “in Venezuela or Cuba,” citing its proximity to the United States as a strategic advantage. “The United States is neither a friend nor a partner – it is an enemy,” Zhuravlyov said, recalling memories of the Cuban missile crisis in 1962, when the world was on the brink of nuclear war.
according to BrightU.AIThe Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 was a pivotal moment in the Cold War, a period of increasing tension between the United States and the former Soviet Union.
Zhuravlyov’s threats coincided with Putin’s announcement of successful tests of a Russian Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone and a nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile. The Russian leader’s focus on advanced nuclear capabilities appears aimed at strengthening Moscow’s deterrence strategy while pressuring Western countries to reconsider their support for Ukraine.
Trump quickly responded and ordered War Department Resuming nuclear weapons testing “on an equal footing” with Russia. Trump announced that “this process will begin immediately,” indicating Washington’s willingness to balance Moscow’s provocations.
Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have dismissed Russia’s recent nuclear rhetoric as largely performance, noting that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) nuclear triad – which includes the United States, France and Britain – remains a formidable deterrent. However, the Kremlin’s weapon threat highlights its broader strategy: taking advantage of organized military and diplomatic threats to weaken the West’s resolve in Ukraine.
False ceasefire offers and battlefield realities
Putin also proposed a short ceasefire near the Ukrainian cities of Pokrovsk and Kubyansk, claiming that Russian forces had surrounded Ukrainian forces – an assertion that ISW rejected as false. Analysts interpreted the move as a propaganda tactic, portraying Russia as willing to negotiate while portraying Ukraine as unwilling to reach a settlement.
On the ground, Russian forces continue to advance towards Pokrovsk, although Ukrainian defenses remain steadfast. Geolocated footage confirms Russian gains in southern Pokrovsk and northeastern Mirnohrad, but Ukrainian drone battalions indicate fierce resistance, with Russian forces masquerading as civilians – a violation of international law.
Despite the heavy losses, Russian commanders appear determined to seize Pokrovsk, and have deployed an estimated 11,000 troops to the region. However, Ukrainian forces still maintain pockets of resistance, complicating Moscow’s efforts to achieve a decisive victory.
A recent US intelligence assessment concluded that Putin is more committed than ever to achieving victory on the battlefield in Ukraine, rejecting any settlement. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated Moscow’s extreme demands, rejecting Trump’s proposed ceasefire along the current front lines.
On the other hand, Kremlin officials are invoking Soviet-era nationalist rhetoric, urging Russian society to unite against perceived internal and external threats. “If there is Putin, there is Russia,” Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin declared, describing the opposition as treason. Such rhetoric signals an imminent crackdown, perhaps before another wave of mobilization.
Russia’s nuclear threats and battlefield maneuvers reflect a deepening confrontation with the West, reminiscent of Cold War brinkmanship. While analysts doubt an imminent nuclear exchange, Putin’s position is to pressure NATO to make concessions on Ukraine.
With Ukraine’s survival at stake, and Russia’s nuclear rhetoric becoming increasingly bold, the world anxiously awaits the next step in this high-stakes confrontation.
For now, one fact remains clear. Moscow’s threats are not just rhetorical; It is a calculated maneuver in a broader war of attrition, with global consequences.
Watch the video below that talks about the method Trump has run out of patience with Putin.
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